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Amy Garay

Amy Garay grew up in Salem and now calls Portland her home. When she's not editing stories and social for Travel Oregon as their content editor, she's snapping shots of her travels, visiting small bookstores and lounging on picnic blankets in parks.

North Coast Express Makes Car-Free Coast Adventures Easy

May 20, 2025
The new North Coast Shuttle offers a stress-free way to reach the Coast, with dedicated routes departing from the Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton, where you can park your car for free during the day. Each weekend, Friday through Sunday, choose between two express routes: a northbound route to Astoria, Cannon Beach and Seaside, or a southbound route to Rockaway Beach and the Tillamook Creamery. A midday connector makes it easy to hop on and off between coastal towns. More
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Oregon Coast , Shuttles , Favorite Trips , Scenic Drives , Sustainable Travel , Beach Activities , Trip Ideas , Places to Stay , Transportation ,

Where to Find Mexican Street Snacks in Oregon

September 3, 2024
Downtown Woodburn is well known for its Mexican restaurants, but one offers a little something different than the classic menu of tacos and burritos. Enter Paleteria Y Neveria El Paisanito and you’re met with an all-snack menu that transforms a humble bag of corn chips into a tostiloco, a decadent snack topped with cueritos (pickled pig skins), cucumber, jicama, chamoy and hot sauce. More
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Willamette Valley , Woodburn , Restaurants , Eat & Drink ,

Rainy Day Activities in Portland

February 21, 2024
You’ll find no shortage of activities to do in Portland, from immersive art galleries to singing along with artists in music venues. Here are some top ideas for having fun inside. More
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Insider’s Guide to Accessible Adventures in Oregon

November 9, 2022
Miles of sandy shores offer accessible paths for all mobilities to enjoy a trip of a lifetime. Enter Kelcie Miller-Anderson: Instagram influencer, spirited adventurer and disabled environmental scientist who sets out to see the world “with a new set of wheels.” In October 2022, she made a special trip from Canada to Oregon to try out several of Oregon’s accessible visitor amenities. More
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